I saw a preview of “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” Saturday. I can’t publish my full review on the website until Friday morning (studio rules), but I can tell you that the movie is great: funny, sweet and amazing looking in IMAX 3-D. It’s going to be a big hit.
Sony Pictures Animation (along with Columbia Pictures) is on an amazing roll, and now has to be considered the 2nd best producer of quality animated films (behind only Disney/Pixar). First “Open Season” (2006), then “Surf’s Up” (2007), then “Open Season 2” (2008-direct to DVD) and now “Cloudy”. All with great stories, loads of laughs and stunning animation.
I’m glad I visited the Sony Studios in Culver City, Ca. during my trip to Hollywood last month. It’s great to think that I was on the same site where these amazing films are being made.
Next-up for Sony Pictures Animation: “Hotel Transylvania” and “The Smurf Movie”. I can’t wait.